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Carpet grass (Axonopus scoparius)

Description and recommendations

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This datasheet is pending revision and updating; its contents are currently derived from FAO's Animal Feed Resources Information System (1991-2002) and from Bo Göhl's Tropical Feeds (1976-1982).

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Synonyms

Paspalum iridifolium Poepp., Paspalum scoparium Flüggé

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Description

Densely tufted perennial forming large tussocks, 1-1.5 m high, with big blunt-ended hairy leaves. Grows best in areas of high rainfall, but tolerates drought on deep soils. Prefers well-drained soils. Tolerant of high and low temperatures (down to 0 C). Clones available that are resistant to the bacterial disease caused by Xanthomonas. Planted by rooting stem cuttings or pieces of stolon.

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Tables of chemical composition and nutritional value

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This datasheet is pending revision and updating; its contents are currently derived from FAO's Animal Feed Resources Information System (1991-2002) and from Bo Göhl's Tropical Feeds (1976-1982).